Solar Operations Internship

Position Summary 

The Solar O&M Business Management Intern will support the Operations & Maintenance team in the coordination, reporting, and continuous improvement of distributed generation solar operations. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience and exposure to business management practices within the renewable energy industry, including operational planning, performance tracking, issue resolution, vendor coordination, budgeting support, and process improvement initiatives. The intern will work closely with the Director of Operations and cross-functional teams to gain practical experience in day-to-day business operations, organizational and field management, and strategic decision-making within a fast-paced renewable energy environment. 

This is a hybrid role consisting of approximately 50% field-based and 50% administrative responsibilities. Field responsibilities will provide hands-on exposure to solar operations, maintenance coordination, and real-world project management activities. Administrative responsibilities may be performed remotely or in-office and will focus on leadership-oriented business functions including scheduling, KPI tracking, reporting, analytics, and operational coordination.

Primary Responsibilities 

Operational Support 

• Assist with tracking and organizing solar site operational activities and maintenance schedules.  

• Support work order management, documentation control, and service record tracking.  

• Help coordinate logistics related to field activities, subcontractors, and site support needs.  

Business & Performance Analytics 

• Assist with compiling and analyzing operational performance data and KPI metrics. 

• Assist with generating reports related to equipment uptime, production trends, maintenance response times, and operational efficiency.  

• Support data validation and business reporting initiatives.  

Project Coordination 

• Participate in operational planning meetings, project status reviews, and scheduling discussions. 

• Assist with tracking action items, schedules, deliverables, and operational priorities.  

• Support cross-functional communication between field operations and the Remote Operations Center. 

Process Improvement 

• Identify opportunities for workflow improvements and operational efficiencies.  

• Assist in developing or updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), tracking tools, and reporting templates.  

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to business operations, maintenance, and asset management.  

Financial & Administrative Exposure 

• Support work order and invoice tracking, budget monitoring, and cost reporting activities. 

• Assist with vendor documentation, procurement coordination, and contract-related administrative tasks.  

• Gain exposure to operational budgeting and resource planning processes.  

Learning Objectives 

This internship is intended to provide practical business management experience through direct involvement in renewable energy operations. Learning objectives include: 

• Develop an understanding of distributed generation solar operations and maintenance business functions.  

• Apply business management principles within a real-world operational environment.  

• Build proficiency in data analysis, KPI tracking, reporting, and operational performance evaluation.  

• Strengthen organizational, communication, leadership, and project coordination skills.  

• Gain experience supporting process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.  

• Develop an understanding of cross-functional collaboration within a technical operations organization.  

• Gain exposure to budgeting, vendor coordination, scheduling, and resource planning processes.  

• Develop professional experience with business systems, operational workflows, and strategic operational decision-making.  

Mentorship & Professional Development 

• Receive direct mentorship from Operations leadership and experienced renewable energy professionals.  

• Gain exposure to operational leadership, strategic planning, and business decision-making processes.  

• Participate in collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.  

• Develop professional communication and organizational skills within a growing renewable energy organization.

Qualifications 

• Comfortable working in both office and field environments. 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.  

• Strong organizational and communication skills.  

• Experience with spreadsheets, dashboards, reporting tools, or business systems. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a team environment.  

• Interest in renewable energy, operations management, and business processes.  

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with data analysis, reporting tools, or project coordination.  

• Familiarity with renewable energy or industrial operations environments.  

• Experience working with spreadsheets, dashboards, or business systems.